{"id":814135,"date":"2022-06-30T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-30T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lafactory.com\/blog\/how-to-add-a-wishlist-to-your-woocommerce-store\/"},"modified":"2022-07-23T12:00:33","modified_gmt":"2022-07-23T12:00:33","slug":"how-to-add-a-wishlist-to-your-woocommerce-store","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lafactory.com\/blog\/en\/how-to-add-a-wishlist-to-your-woocommerce-store\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Add a Wishlist to Your WooCommerce Store"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>Do you want to add a wishlist feature to your WooCommerce store?<\/p>\n<p>A wishlist allows visitors to save their favorite products, so they can quickly find them later in your store and complete their purchase. It also makes it easy for your visitors to share their favorite items with friends and family as part of their wedding registry or another gift registry.<\/p>\n<p>In this article, we\u2019ll show you how to add a wishlist to your WooCommerce store.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-130336\" title=\"Add a wishlist to your WooCommerce store\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lafactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/How-to-Add-a-Wishlist-to-Your-WooCommerce-Store.png\" alt=\"Add a wishlist to your WooCommerce store\" width=\"680\" height=\"385\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Add a wishlist to your WooCommerce store\" width=\"680\" height=\"385\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lafactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/How-to-Add-a-Wishlist-to-Your-WooCommerce-Store.png\" alt=\"Add a wishlist to your WooCommerce store\" class=\"wp-image-130336\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<h4>What Are Wishlists and Why Add Them in WooCommerce?<\/h4>\n<p>A wishlist lets your customers and guests save their favorite products on a list. It helps them to remember which products they want to buy in the future, so they can quickly find them later on your WooCommerce store.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, customers can share their wishlists with their friends and family. This helps build brand awareness and increases traffic to your online store so you can boost sales.<\/p>\n<p>Another benefit is that you get to see which products people add the most to their wishlists. To increase sales, you can then run promotional offers and discounts on popular wishlist products.<\/p>\n<p>That said, let\u2019s see how you can easily add a wishlist to the WooCommerce store.<\/p>\n<h4>Adding a Wishlist to Your WooCommerce Store<\/h4>\n<p>The best way of adding a wishlist to your WooCommerce store is by using a WordPress plugin like YITH WooCommerce Wishlist.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a free WooCommerce plugin that lets your visitors save their favorite products to a wishlist and share them with their friends and family.<\/p>\n<p>First, you\u2019ll need to install and activate the YITH WooCommerce Wishlist plugin. For more details, please see our guide on how to install a WordPress plugin.<\/p>\n<p>Upon activation, you can head over to <strong>YITH \u00bb Wishlist<\/strong> from your WordPress dashboard and click on the \u2018Add to wishlist options\u2019 tab to configure the plugin.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-130282\" title=\"After a product is added to your wishlist\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lafactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1656584113_765_How-to-Add-a-Wishlist-to-Your-WooCommerce-Store.png\" alt=\"After a product is added to your wishlist\" width=\"680\" height=\"338\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"After a product is added to your wishlist\" width=\"680\" height=\"338\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lafactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1656584113_765_How-to-Add-a-Wishlist-to-Your-WooCommerce-Store.png\" alt=\"After a product is added to your wishlist\" class=\"wp-image-130282\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>The plugin will automatically add a \u2018Add to wishlist\u2019 link to each product that shoppers can click on to save items.<\/p>\n<p>In the settings, you can select which link to show after a user adds a product to the wishlist. For instance, you can still display the \u2018Add to wishlist\u2019 button, or you can change the link to show the \u2018View wishlist\u2019 or \u2018Remove from list\u2019 options instead.<\/p>\n<p>Next, you\u2019ll see the Loop settings and Product page settings. You can choose where you\u2019d like the \u2018Add to wishlist\u2019 button appear on the product page.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-130278\" title=\"Wishlist loop settings\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lafactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1656584113_652_How-to-Add-a-Wishlist-to-Your-WooCommerce-Store.png\" alt=\"Wishlist loop settings\" width=\"680\" height=\"306\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Wishlist loop settings\" width=\"680\" height=\"306\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lafactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1656584113_652_How-to-Add-a-Wishlist-to-Your-WooCommerce-Store.png\" alt=\"Wishlist loop settings\" class=\"wp-image-130278\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>By default, it will be shown after the add to cart button. However, you can choose a different position by clicking the dropdown menu in front of the Position of \u201cAdd to wishlist\u201d on product page option.<\/p>\n<p>After that, simply scroll down and customize the text for your wishlist and edit the color and style of the add to wishlist button.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-130280\" title=\"Change the text for add to wishlist button\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lafactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1656584113_885_How-to-Add-a-Wishlist-to-Your-WooCommerce-Store.png\" alt=\"Change the text for add to wishlist button\" width=\"680\" height=\"296\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Change the text for add to wishlist button\" width=\"680\" height=\"296\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lafactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1656584113_885_How-to-Add-a-Wishlist-to-Your-WooCommerce-Store.png\" alt=\"Change the text for add to wishlist button\" class=\"wp-image-130280\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>Don\u2019t forget to click the \u2018Save Options\u2019 button at the bottom of the page when you\u2019re done.<\/p>\n<p>Next, you can head to the \u2018Wishlist page options\u2019 tab.<\/p>\n<p>The plugin will create a new page for wishlists on your WooCommerce store. If you prefer, you can select a different page from the Wishlist page dropdown menu instead or show wishlists on any page using the <code>[yith_wcwl_wishlist]<\/code> shortcode.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-130285\" title=\"Wishlist page options\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lafactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1656584113_754_How-to-Add-a-Wishlist-to-Your-WooCommerce-Store.png\" alt=\"Wishlist page options\" width=\"680\" height=\"247\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Wishlist page options\" width=\"680\" height=\"247\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lafactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1656584113_754_How-to-Add-a-Wishlist-to-Your-WooCommerce-Store.png\" alt=\"Wishlist page options\" class=\"wp-image-130285\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>Next, you can now scroll down and select which details to show in the wishlist table.<\/p>\n<p>For example, there are options to display product variations, the date on which the product was added to the wishlist, price, and more.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-130286\" title=\"Details on wishlist page\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lafactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1656584113_75_How-to-Add-a-Wishlist-to-Your-WooCommerce-Store.png\" alt=\"Details on wishlist page\" width=\"680\" height=\"365\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Details on wishlist page\" width=\"680\" height=\"365\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lafactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1656584113_75_How-to-Add-a-Wishlist-to-Your-WooCommerce-Store.png\" alt=\"Details on wishlist page\" class=\"wp-image-130286\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>You can even select social media channels on which people can share their wishlists, add custom text when the list is shared on social media, and more.<\/p>\n<p>The plugin also offers settings to change the text and edit the style and color of the sharing button, social media channel buttons, and more.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-130289\" title=\"Share on social media options\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lafactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1656584113_301_How-to-Add-a-Wishlist-to-Your-WooCommerce-Store.png\" alt=\"Share on social media options\" width=\"680\" height=\"352\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Share on social media options\" width=\"680\" height=\"352\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lafactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1656584113_301_How-to-Add-a-Wishlist-to-Your-WooCommerce-Store.png\" alt=\"Share on social media options\" class=\"wp-image-130289\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>When you\u2019ve customized the wishlist page settings, don\u2019t forget to click the \u2018Save Options\u2019 button to store your changes.<\/p>\n<p>You can now visit your WooCommerce store and see the \u2018Add to wishlist\u2019 option on the product page under the Add to cart button.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-130261\" title=\"Preview of add to wishlist button\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lafactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1656584114_421_How-to-Add-a-Wishlist-to-Your-WooCommerce-Store.png\" alt=\"Preview of add to wishlist button\" width=\"680\" height=\"288\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Preview of add to wishlist button\" width=\"680\" height=\"288\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lafactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1656584114_421_How-to-Add-a-Wishlist-to-Your-WooCommerce-Store.png\" alt=\"Preview of add to wishlist button\" class=\"wp-image-130261\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>When a user clicks the Add to wishlist link, they can then browse their wishlist and remove items or add to cart products from the list.<\/p>\n<p>Besides that, the plugin also shows options to share the wishlist on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest or send the list via email and WhatsApp.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-130271\" title=\"Browse your wishlist\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lafactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1656584114_695_How-to-Add-a-Wishlist-to-Your-WooCommerce-Store.png\" alt=\"Browse your wishlist\" width=\"680\" height=\"356\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Browse your wishlist\" width=\"680\" height=\"356\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lafactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1656584114_695_How-to-Add-a-Wishlist-to-Your-WooCommerce-Store.png\" alt=\"Browse your wishlist\" class=\"wp-image-130271\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<h4>Going Beyond Wishlists to Grow WooCommerce Sales<\/h4>\n<p>Now that you have added the wishlist feature to your WooCommerce store, you may want to further optimize it to boost sales and conversions.<\/p>\n<p>We recommend using the WooFunnels plugin to optimize your WooCommerce checkout, add one-click upsells, and other marketing automation features.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-120430\" title=\"WooFunnels Template Library\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lafactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1656584114_191_How-to-Add-a-Wishlist-to-Your-WooCommerce-Store.png\" alt=\"WooFunnels Template Library\" width=\"680\" height=\"432\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"WooFunnels Template Library\" width=\"680\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lafactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1656584114_191_How-to-Add-a-Wishlist-to-Your-WooCommerce-Store.png\" alt=\"WooFunnels Template Library\" class=\"wp-image-120430\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>For more details, see our step by step guide on how to create high converting funnels in WooCommerce.<\/p>\n<p>Aside from that, here are five other plugins that we recommend to help grow your WooCommerce store:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Advanced Coupons for WooCommerce \u2013 helps you add smart coupons to offer free shipping discounts above certain $ amount, buy one get one free offers, and more.<\/li>\n<li>WooCommerce Gift Cards \u2013 lets you sell gift cards for your WooCommerce store. This is a great addition alongside wishlist to boost revenue.<\/li>\n<li>PushEngage \u2013 helps you stay connected with visitors after they leave your website. This technology is used by many smart eCommerce retailers like 1800-flowers, Harrys and Davids, and others to boost sales.<\/li>\n<li>Uncanny Automator \u2013 this tool helps you automate your routine workflows to save you time. Simply the best task automation plugin for WooCommerce.<\/li>\n<li>WP Mail SMTP \u2013 ensures that your WooCommerce emails actually get delivered in your user\u2019s inbox. This is an absolute must have tool for all WordPress sites. See more details in our guide on how to fix WordPress not sending email issue.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We hope this article helped you learn how to add a wishlist to your WooCommerce store. 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